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Gifts In Contemplation Of Death: Understanding The Risk
A verbal gift made by a person in anticipation of death is known as a donatio mortis causa (“gift in contemplation of death”). The reasons for making such gifts vary, but may include that the person making the gift ("the donor") has not made a will, the donor may wish...
Conveyancing Update: New Non-Conforming Cladding Laws
Most of us will be aware of the horrific Grenfell Tower fire in the UK in 2017 following which the building’s cladding came under the microscope. The Queensland Government has now introduced legislation to tackle the risk of combustible cladding which the legislation...
Conveyancing Update: Contract Details
Agents, sellers and buyers should be aware of the importance of contracts containing correct details prior to the parties signing a contract. There are a number of potential consequences (often costly) that may arise due to contract errors being brought to light...
Drug Driving & Its Implications
Queensland legislation currently provides for two types of drug driving: driving while under the influence of a drug, and driving while a relevant drug is present. The former is the most serious of the two and carries much higher penalties and a higher licence...
Sharing Is Caring: What To Do When You No Longer Care For The Company Or Your Fellow Shareholders
Equal shareholders face similar difficulties to partners in a failing marriage when the corporate relationship faces an irreconcilable breakdown. This usually occurs where the parties fail to, or refuse to, share the love instilled in an initially entrusted business...
Stay At Home Or In The Office With Skype
When you hear about making a will you might be guilty of leaving it to the last of your to-do list. Despite the many distractions in day-to-day life, establishing how you would like your estate to be distributed should be something you consider, particularly when a...
Welcome Mandy
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to introduce Mandy Kennedy, Senior Conveyancing Paralegal. Mandy has worked as a conveyancer for many years and has considerable experience in providing first class conveyancing services. Mandy has successfully settled 100’s...
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 17
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 17 has been released. This edition covers drug driving and its implications, your disclosure obligations as the assignor if you are assigning you retail shop lease, what to do when your fellow shareholders no longer care for the company or your...
Promotion Announcement: Taryn Hokin
Ryan Murdoch O'Regan Lawyers are delighted to announce the promotion of experienced family lawyer Taryn Hokin to Senior Associate. Taryn is a key member of Ryan Murdoch O'Regan and continues to achieve best results for our clients. Taryn’s dedication is honourable and...